Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting experienced CRNAs and new graduates for a dedicated OB anesthesia role on the West Valley's highest-profile obstetric team. This W2 position offers a structured three-day weekday schedule with zero overnight call, a $234K starting base salary, and a $50,000 start-date bonus — making it one of the most straightforward, lifestyle-friendly CRNA opportunities in the greater Phoenix market. The facility is ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report and has served the West Valley continuously since 2005.
Perks and Benefits
- $234,000 W2 base salary with a structured salary increase after two years of service
- $50,000 start-date bonus
- Up to 9 weeks of PTO annually, scaled to experience; company holidays do not count against PTO allowance
- Premium pay for overtime and for voluntarily picking up extra shifts
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with additional options
- Annual CME allowance
- Company reimbursement for licensure fees
- New graduates and experienced CRNAs both encouraged to apply
Practice Highlights
- Primary assignment in OB anesthesia; dedicated to the obstetric service at Banner Estrella Medical Center
- Three 12-hour weekday shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; no weekends, no overnight call
- Optional extra-shift opportunities across the full surgical spectrum to maintain and broaden clinical skills: General Surgery, Bariatrics, Gynecology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine
- 317 all-private-bed acute care facility with 11 main operating rooms
- Full surgical case mix on campus: General, Neuro, Ortho, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Bariatrics, Urology, Ortho Spine, Ortho Trauma, and ENT/OMFS
- Ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report
- Recipient of the "Best of the West" award from Westmarc in recognition of contributions to the West Valley region
- Part of a large, established anesthesia group practice with a team of dedicated professionals
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program; CRNA credential required
- National board certification (NBCRNA) required or eligibility to obtain
- Active Arizona CRNA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- OB anesthesia experience preferred; new graduates with strong obstetric clinical training are welcome to apply
- Comfort with the full spectrum of obstetric anesthesia, including labor epidurals, cesarean section, and high-risk OB cases
About the Community
Banner Estrella sits at 9201 W Thomas Rd in Phoenix's West Valley, placing it squarely in Glendale — a rapidly growing city that offers world-class sports and entertainment at State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals), Camelback Ranch (Dodgers and White Sox spring training), and the VAI Resort, all within minutes of the hospital. Arizona's favorable state income tax climate, abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and golf, and access to top educational institutions such as Arizona State University's West Valley Campus and Midwestern University make the area a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets. Glendale's proximity to central Phoenix and neighboring cities like Peoria and Surprise delivers metropolitan amenities alongside a close-knit community feel — a combination that consistently draws healthcare professionals looking to build long-term roots in the Sun Belt.